Rhode Island Starters
Phillips, Squires, Toure, Hattix-Covington, Lassiter

Wake Forest Starters 
Harrison, Summiel, Williams, Spear, Hinds

How It Happened
A late first-half run by Wake Forest created a big gap and Rhode Island was never able to recover as the Rams fell, 59-45 Thursday afternoon.

Emmi Rinat hit a 3-point shot to pull Rhody (9-2) within 24-20 with 4:10 to go in the first half. From there, however, Wake Forest (9-4) ended the half on a 12-1 run to establish a 36-21 lead at the half.

The lead grew to as many as 27 when the Demon Deacons began the third quarter with a 19-7 run. Rhode Island did manage to trim the deficit back down to 14, but the outcome was not in doubt.

Inside the Box Score

• Rhode Island's nine-game winning streak ended with the loss.
• Sayawni Lassiter led the Rams with eight points to go with six rebounds and five assists.
• Forward Madison Hattix-Covington added seven points and five rebounds.
• Guard Sophie Phillips made her first career start and scored URI's first six points with a pair of 3-point baskets.
• Wake Forest's Jewel Spear was the only player on either side to score in double figures, finishing with 19 points and three assists.
• The Demon Deacons had a 22-12 edge in points in the paint.
• URI guard Dolly Cairns missed the game with a concussion.

Up Next
The Rams finish the three-game road swing - and the non-conference schedule - with a contest at Princeton on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Game time is 2 p.m.